EAST 314 - The Mongols

Documents the history of the Eurasian steppes from the rise of Chingiz Khan to the present day. Describes the creation of the world’s largest empire, its gradual disintegration and its partial absorption by the agricultural societies on its periphery. Includes analysis of recent political events in this area of the world.

Prerequisites & Notes: EAST 201 or EAST 202 or EAST 210 or HIST 280 or HIST 281 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter